Rob Wittman
Virginia's 1st District
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- Folks, thanks for your comments and questions. Please continue to stay engaged! #va01 #fxbg #hrva #nnk #nova #rva
- .@RBShockey The administration has been given flexibility not 2 use furloughs. I will continue 2 speak out 4 more action to avoid furloughs.
- .@RBShockey By the way, that's a beautiful bass in your picture! You appear to be quite the accomplished fisherman.
- .@RBShockey I have voted multiple times to stop this and have written several letters to Sec. Hagel requesting that he not use furloughs.
- Yesterday we had a secure briefing on Benghazi and the military's response efforts. I continue to support a select committee on this issue.
- My focus as chairman of Readiness Subcommittee is to ensure the military has what it needs to face any challenge w/ overwhelming superiority
- Looking fwd to 1st steps in the '14 NDAA process tmrw when we report out the section of the legislation from my subcommittee on Readiness
- .@MelissaMelimac Thank you. Now, more than ever, we need to reform our antiquated and inequitable system of taxation. Time to make it fair.
- .@secondpatriot76 I haven't heard from constituent groups, but I have heard of Virginia groups. Some of their members may live in #va01.
- .@YCSD Thanks for inviting me to come and learn more about the great work Peninsula Boys and GIrls Club is doing for our community.
- Hey folks, I'm here to take your questions in a Wednesday session of #twittertues. What are your thoughts? #va01
- via @GOPoversight "The IRS - Targeting Americans for their Political Beliefs" streaming LIVE on @YouTube 930AM http://t.co/CCpJY1qk3A
- RT @MarkWarner: .@RobWittman and I introduced #ChesBay legislation today that will help improve coordination, maximize funding: http://t.co…
- Pleased that companion legislation to my #chesbay clean-up bill introduced in the Senate by @MarkWarner http://t.co/0V5FfEtSOW
- In trying times such as these, we truly need the love and support of our communities. #PrayForOklahoma
- My thoughts and prayers are with the people of #Oklahoma.
- The House Ways and Means Committee #IRS hearing has started. You can watch here: http://t.co/mjZTLFg0SO
- Rob will be speaking on #DoD furloughs on the House floor shortly - tune in! http://t.co/6gP5YTf8rC
- Rob will be here shortly to take your questions in a live Q&A - what's on your mind? #va01 #fxbg #nnk #rva #hrva
- Miss Facebook Q&A yesterday? Visit Rob's page to see his comments on spending, Obamacare repeal, Benghazi + more https://t.co/5LxqYW0fKR
- Congress must rein in spending + that should begin with... waste, fraud, and abuse at every level of gov. More: https://t.co/5LxqYW0fKR
- RT @NatResources: Natural Resources GOP #FF @DocHastings @repdonyoung @replouiegohmert @RepRobBishop @RepDLamborn @RobWittman @RepPaulBroun…
- Don't miss Rob's Q&A on Facebook today - add your thoughts and questions https://t.co/5LxqYW0fKR #va01 #fxbg #nnk #rva #hrva
- I am a cosponsor of legislation to create a select committee to independently investigate what happened that night in #Benghazi
- Notable hearing going on now RT @GOPoversight WATCH the #Benghazi hearing live on http://t.co/gBlgHeqDgZ starting at 11:30.
- Thanks for your tweets. Please stay engaged! #twittertues #va01
- .@CalebTyler22 Thanks for your visit today and information on vector control issues w/ mosquitoes.
- @faoliveri Happy to chat. Pls contact my office and we can set something up.
- .@VAGeogAlliance Current requirements in NCLB are unacceptable. We need for states 2 have control over the measure of student achievement.
- .@faoliveri It's unacceptable under the current shipbuilding plan to retire ships faster than we are building them.
- .@faoliveri More definition in the shipbuilding plan for surface combatant construction is needed.
- House will be voting on the Working Families Flexibility Act this wk, to allow comp leave in lieu of overtime pay, if employees so choose.
- Hey folks, what's on your mind? I'm here for a few min to take your questions! #twittertues #va01
- "We need to be thanking our federal employees for the job they do." @robwittman this morning on @NewsTalk1230FVA #psrw #va01
- Rob discussed his @RCDefense #military #readiness piece on the radio this morning. Link here: http://t.co/DMsIda41Ua
- Rob is live now with Ted Schubel on @NewsTalk1230FVA - discussing #military #spending + more. To listen: http://t.co/x7RU9zBkDc #fxbg #va01
- RT @RCDefense: Top of RCD this morning: @RobWittman says Congress must address crisis in military readiness in the FY14 NDAA. http://t.co/X…
- Thanks folks! Keep your tweets coming. Thanks for the engagement. Always appreciate your questions, concerns, and ideas! #va01 #twittertues
- .@Brackintology Thanks, I'm focused on working as hard as I can for folks in the district & communicating with them directly. Stay engaged!
- RT @Brackintology: @RobWittman Congressman, will you consider going on @ColbertReport for Better Know a District? I think you would do grea…
- .@GRACE4LIBERTY NCLB must be reauthorized to give control back to states & local govts. Mandates from fed govt w/o funding create problems.
- .@MelissaMelimac I'm working to get more members to sign on to the Fair Tax. Tweet other members to ask 4 support! Tax system needs reform.
- RT @GRACE4LIBERTY: @RobWittman what are your plans to improve K-12 education? #TwitterTues #VA01
- RT @MelissaMelimac: @RobWittman How can we help get FairTax passed? Thanks for your support!
- .@FresnoFireChief Definitely! Going to new Stafford Fire and Rescue recruit installation ceremony this week. Hope you're well, Rob.
- RT @FresnoFireChief: @RobWittman Hi Rob! I hope you're taking care of my friends in Stafford County.
- .@marta_ryan HR 3 on the Keystone Pipeline is of great interest and I would like to see action.
- RT @marta_ryan: @RobWittman a lot of your cosponsored bills have been sent to committees and to the senate. Any updates? H.R.2 and 3 for st…
- .@mastergrape Funding bill that passed didnt require furloughs. It's an agency decision. My hope is FAA leaders make judicious decisions.
- RT @mastergrape: @RobWittman if FAA wont reprogram grant money to cover furloghs why not defund the grants and other such funds?
- .@AmericanMind I support a return to regular order & a balanced budget amendment 2 avoid these CRs and reduce our debt & deficit
- RT @AmericanMind: @RobWittman - Why does the @GOP-led House keep approving CRs that run up trillion dollar deficits on my kids? Still suppo…
- .@changed_by_love I've shared my condolences w/ those who represent the Boston area & have signaled my willingness to help in any way I can.
- RT @changed_by_love: @RobWittman hi Rob, what is your office doing for Boston, if anything?
- .@SteveSkojec We will definitely work to gain the facts behind all aspects of what happened in Boston & assure transparency w/ these facts.
- RT @SteveSkojec: Rep. @RobWittman, please lend your support to Reps. Duncan, McCaul, King, and Miller. Ask DHS for accountability! http://t…
- Hey folks, I'm here for a few minutes to take your questions. What are your thoughts? #twittertues #va01
- Folks, thanks so much for staying engaged. Please keep your tweets coming in the future! #twittertues #va01 #nnk #hrva #fxbg #rva
- Also pleased to hear from CNO Greenert & Commandant Amos about Navy & Marine Corps issues this morning. More challenges ahead.
- In a hearing today in the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee. Enjoyed the opportunity to hear their views and insights.
- Army active, reserve, and Guard provided their view on military readiness now & in the future, including challenges ahead w/ the sequester.
- .@r7908 I am a cosponsor of the Fair Tax Act.
- RT @r7908: @RobWittman #twittertues #va01 What's your stance of FairTax? http://t.co/jxoo0efvTs
- .@PSCSpeaks Thanks for folks' participation in this event. We will continue to do more on this front.
- RT @PSCSpeaks: @GerryConnolly & @RobWittman staff kick off Congressional Smart Contracting Caucus #Contracting101 event featuring PS ...
- .@KathyRushford Our vets don't qualify for retirement unless they've served active duty for a full 20 yrs. There is no partial retirement.
- RT @KathyRushford: @RobWittman When Is The Military Going To Have To Follow Pension Laws Vested after 5 years
- @billybeale71 Thanks so much, it was great speaking to the VBA in the Capitol. Great to have Virginia bankers on the Hill.
- RT @billybeale71: @RobWittman thanks @vabankers for making loans and giving back to the community.
- Hey folks, I'm here to take a few questions for #twittertues, and I'll get to as many as I can. What's on your mind? #va01
- RT @UMWBaseball: @RobWittman Playoff college baseball at UMW in Fredericksburg on Tuesday at 3:30. How about a RT?
- Sending prayers to those in Boston today #prayforboston
- Coming up: Armed Services Committee hearing at 10 a.m. with Sec. Chuck Hagel on DoD's FY2014 budget request http://t.co/KXi4rJjEkT
- My sympathy and my prayers go out to the families of the victims, and the Quantico community.
- Deeply saddened to hear of such senseless violence at a place where Marines train to selflessly defend our nation + our freedom. #quantico
- @Susan__Spears Thanks, Susan. Great group of leaders. Look fwd to continuing to work with them and the Chamber.
- RT @FedTimeBrian: Hey @RobWittman what is your position on CISPA?
- @FedTimeBrian I support efforts to protect folks in cyberspace while preserving their individual liberties and freedoms.
- .@wbashton I agree. I believe we’re on track to pass CR well before March 27.
- RT @wbashton: @RobWittman @VaTxn Congressman Wittman, we really need a final passed Continuing Resolution, 28 March 2013 if not passed ...
- .@TheHillMinistry We are all looking for areas where we agree and can get things done.
- RT @TheHillMinistry: Is Rep Cantor being supportive of your reconciliation efforts or is he putting his grander ambitions ahead of VA? @ ...
- .@BlueDuPage We must protect and preserve Medicare, & assure no changes for those over 55. Will continue to assure long term sustainability.
- RT @BlueDuPage: @RobWittman Hands off Medicare. Kill the Ryan Medicare voucher plan. #2014 #twittertues #va01
- .@dougiefresh1218 Agree 100%. It’s time to discuss continued reform of our healthcare system. Must lower costs & empower patients.
- RT @dougiefresh1218: @SpeakerBoehner @RobWittman how about we #REPLACE Obamacare with something better not just repeal. The status quo b ...
- @VaTxn No, we should vote on the final CR on Thurs, which addresses many of the budgeting challenges ahead. Must still address sequester.
- .@TheHillMinistry Efforts in the House and Senate to pass a budget continue. Then an effort to resolve differences lies ahead.
- .@VaTxn No, we should vote on the final CR on Thurs, which addresses many of the budgeting challenges ahead. Must still address sequester.
- RT @VaTxn: @RobWittman The sequester is in effect now. Has the sky fallen yet down there? @VincentHarris
- Hey folks, I'm here for a few minutes to answer your questions and hear your concerns. What are your thoughts? #twittertues #va01
- RT @Susan__Spears: @RobWittman met with a group of 2013 #LeadershipFredericksburg Fellows at the Chamber office today #FXBG http://t.co ...
- RT @RmazeTns: @RobWittman #HASC readiness chair: If BRAC round is requested by Pentagon this yr he'll "vigorously and actively oppose su ...
- Lawmakers Say They Oppose More Base Closings via @AP http://t.co/EGcNuCxuw6
- Today at 3:30 pm Rob will host an Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee hearing http://t.co/JG9KIS4jlX
- In @natresources hearing “America’s Onshore Energy Resources: Creating Jobs, Securing America, and Lowering Prices” http://t.co/lzVsPHRqOe
- RT @Herr_Herzog: Great discussion with VA Rep @RobWittman abt #biotech & impact on patient care. @vabio @IAmBiotech @HDLtweets http ...
- Wittman praised the Senate for engaging in its first budget discussion in years, but expressed concern...via @RTDNEWS http://t.co/t6VvMYd30k
- Joined @WTOP yesterday to talk about Congressional budget proposals http://t.co/tKJ3JFdsxa
- Folks, thanks for your tweets. Please stay engaged. Look fwd to tweeting you again soon. #twittertues #va01
